Jose Lopez holds a photo of his brother-in-law, Ricardo Portillo, who died after being punched by a teenage soccer player on April 27.

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On April 27, Ricardo Portillo was refereeing a recreational soccer game in Utah and made a call during a corner kick. A 17-year-old player punched him once in the face, according to the Greater Salt Lake police. Though it initially appeared Portillo had minor injuries, he was transported to the hospital and lapsed into a coma. He died on Saturday.

It's the kind of story that sparks public conversation - about everything from adrenaline-induced assaults in sports to how prosecutors should handle the teenager.

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